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Get in the holiday spirit with the City of Mesquite’s festive family-friendly events. Celebrations include everything from historic events with Father Christmas to a straight-out-of-a-movie tree lighting on the downtown square complete with gazebo. Experience Christmas in the Park with hot cocoa and free pictures with Santa and savor the sights and sounds of the season at the Mesquite Arts Center with holiday music and theatre. Enjoy a hometown holiday like none other in the Rodeo Capitol of Texas with Real. Texas. Holidays!

A Sherlock Carol November 28 through December 14
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"A Sherlock Carol" Presented by Mesquite Arts Theatre

Mesquite Arts Theatre presents “A Sherlock Carol.” When a grown-up Tiny Tim asks him to investigate the death of Ebenezer Scrooge, the famous Sherlock Holmes must use his gifts to solve a “Dickens of a Christmas mystery.” Holiday show for all ages. For information and tickets, visit Mesquite Arts Theatre.

"Jingle Jog" in Downtown Mesquite

The first-ever Jingle Jog, a family-friendly 
"race for the rest of us" to kick off the holiday season! Whether you run, walk, skip, or dance your way through the 0.5k route through Front Street Station. For more information, visit Downtown Mesquite

Christmas on the Square December 2

Christmas on the Square

Enjoy the sights, sounds, and flavors of Christmas at this holiday season tradition in the historic heart of Mesquite!

Christmas in the Park December 6 and 7
Tinsel, Tunes and Tidings December 6

Christmas in the Park

Westlake Park transforms into a holiday wonderland for Christmas in the Park, 2-8 p.m. on Dec. 6-7. Free admission includes cocoa, cookies, crafts, Santa photos, community performances, a Santa mailbox and a fireworks finale. Wristbands can be purchased for $12 for face painting and unlimited admission to bounce houses and obstacle course attractions.

"Tinsel, Tunes & Tidings" by Mesquite Community Band

Enjoy the sounds of the season with the Mesquite Community Band’s annual free holiday concert.

Christmas at the Ranch December 13

Christmas at the Ranch 

Come celebrate the holidays in an old fashion way! The historic 1871 farmhouse will be decorated for the season, plus there will be crafts, hot cocoa and cookies, and Father Christmas!

Winter Lights and Festive Nights December 13

"Winter Lights and Festival Nights" by Mesquite Symphony Orchestra 

Enjoy this annual holiday concert presented by the Mesquite Symphony Orchestra. Buy tickets on the Mesquite Symphony website.